Under-19 CWC: PAKISTAN INTO THE SEMI’S, THRILLING VICTORY OVER BANGLADESH SEALS FATE IN U-19 WORLD CUP
Under-19 CWC: on 3 February 2024, Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 after beat Bangladesh via five runs.
Under-19 CWC: Pakistan Beat Bangladesh By 5Run’s
Pakistan was thumped out for 155, much obliged to an exceptional bowling exertion. To secure a net run rate lead over Pakistan and go to the semi-finals, Bangladesh had to win the match in 38.1 overs. Nevertheless, in an exciting encounter at Benoni, they were defeated by five runs.
Following the completion of the initial overs, Shahzaib Khan and Shamyl Hussain extended their embrace. Hussain seized the lead in runs scored, but he was caught off guard by a rough delivery from Rohanat Doullah Borson that struck his off stump.
Hussain’s departure set off a chain reaction that saw Pakistan lose wickets at an alarming rate. When their in-form opener Shahzaib walked back in the 24th over, Shahzaib scored 26 of 67 deliveries. After that, Pakistan was reduced to 76/4.
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Arafat Minhas regained control of Pakistan’s batting attack after the dip and single-handedly ticked off runs on the scoreboard while losing partners at the other end. After top-scoring with a 40-ball 34, Minhas ultimately fell in the 41st over, preventing Pakistan from surpassing an impressive score.
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Bangladesh was only five runs shy of their target when Ubaid Shah claimed five wickets in the 36th over, putting them on 150 against a modest 156 runs.
With his heroic knock at the final moment, Bangladesh fans expected an exciting win, but Mohammad Zeeshan easily defeated Maruf Mridha to lead his team to an incredible triumph.
At the other end, Borson remained unbeaten at 21 off 24 balls, While Shihab James was the top-scorer for Bangladesh with a 43-ball 26 in the middle.
Saad Baig the skipper of Pakistan Under-19 said, “I am thankful for this win. I am happy with the performance of my side, and I believe in my bowlers. We have a good team, and we will keep on doing our best.”
In the crucial U19 World Cup encounter for Pakistan, Ubaid Shah was named Player of the encounter for his game-winning five-fer. Besides him, Ali Raza bagged three wickets while Zeeshan had one to his name.
“I am thankful that we won. We kept it calm and kept on attacking the batters. After I dropped the catch, I said to myself that I had to do something for my side and keep on attacking the batters. we are happy to be in the semis and we will give our best in the next games.” Ubaid Shah commented.
The Bangladesh Under-19 captain, Mahfuzur Rahman, thinks it will be difficult for his team to accept this loss. He claims that although they were pleased to hold Pakistan Under-19 to such a low total, their pursuit of the goal was unsuccessful. concludes by expressing satisfaction with their overall performance in the competition but acknowledging that today was simply not their day.
This cricket match at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, was amazing! In the end, Pakistan Under-19 advanced to the semifinals as the game’s momentum moved from one corner to another. Bangladesh Under-19 merits praise for their valiant attempt, as they narrowly failed to pass the line.
Australia and Pakistan will now play in Thursday’s second U19 World Cup semifinal.
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